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Seniors and HIV: The Myths and the Realities

Seniors and HIV: The Myths and the Realities

FromFocus on Geriatric Medicine and Aging


Seniors and HIV: The Myths and the Realities

FromFocus on Geriatric Medicine and Aging

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Released:
Mar 14, 2008
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Podcast episode

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Guest: Jane Fowler

Host: Gary Kohn, MD


As an HIV/AIDS prevention educator, and founder and director for the HIV Wisdom for Older Women Program, Jane Fowler describes her work in educating the public and medical community on the impact of HIV incidence and contraction in seniors with host Dr. Gary Kohn. Tune in and listen to a revealing discussion on the increasing rate of infection of HIV in seniors, including their diagnosis and misdiagnosis.
Released:
Mar 14, 2008
Format:
Podcast episode

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